Slievenamon Golf Club

1 Aug 2012

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Gents:

Gents:

Gerard Kiely (10) was the winner of the July Monthly Medal competition at the weekend with a score of 64 nett. The scores were very tight as Gerard finished just a shot ahead of Gerard Hogan (8), Thomas Looby (10), Seamus Mullins ((15) and James O’Meara, others to finish well were Philip Ryan (gross) , Joe Corbett (High H/C), Martin Cooney, Eoin O’Connor and Pat McCarthy.

Young Eoin Bolger (18) was the winner of the weekly open singles with a great score of 45 points. Another of our up and coming juniors Thomas Morrissey (17) was second with 41 points, Anthony Norris (15) was third with 39 points the same score as Eoin O’Connor (12) and Brian Noctor (17). James O’Meara (7) won the gross prize.

John Hurley, Colin Condon, Oliver O’Toole and Denis Burke were the qualifiers in last weeks Clonmel Oil Open Singles competition. They now go forward to the final to be held at the end of September.

McGarry Cup Final

Congratulations to James O’Meara who won the McGarry Cup Club Matchplay Final recently when he got the better of Colin Condon after a thrilling match. Colin was the holder of the cup, which he won in 2011. James is playing great golf at the moment.

Open Scratch Cups

Do not forget that we have our Open Scratch Cups this weekend. Minor Scratch Cup (18 to 28), Intermediate Scratch Cup (13 to 17) and Junior Scratch Cup (4 to 12). There are 1st, 2nd & 3rd prizes in each cup competition and the entry fee is €5 for members and €10 for visitors. All are welcome.

Ladies:

The senior ladies had a very enjoyable outing to the Gold Coast recently and our lady captain Kathleen Shanley was the winner of the 18 hole competition with 35 points. Mary Comerford was second with 31pts and Rena Kelly was a point back in third. Josephine Murphy and Kay Dalton were first and second respectively in the 12 hole competition

Seniors:

The team of Thos. Phelan, Francis Fitzgerald & Sean O’Dea won last Wednesday’s waltzing rumble competition with a score 81 points. Ml. W. O’Meara, Terry O’Brien & Con Lucey were second with 80pts and Billy Perry, Jim Cleary, John O’Driscoll were third with 78pts. What’s a waltzing rumble you might ask, It’s simple with one to score on the first, two on the second and three on the third and so on in that rotation. The seniors have a game every Wednesday with the draw for partners at 9.30am and play at 10.00am. All Club Members over 55 are welcome to join in and play.

Juniors

Congratulations to Paddy Morrissey who won the Tramore Junior Open Competition with a score of 46 points recently. Also congratulations to Sarah McDermott who came third in the Ryan Cup at Tipperary golf club recently.

Our junior golf coaching is on Saturday at 1.00pm. All juniors are welcome to attend and coaching is by our professional Suzie O’Brien. New members are always welcome. Congratulations to our junior team who qualified for the next round of the Tipperary Junior League competition on Sunday last.

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